Waterproof-finished fabric and waterproof clothing

ABSTRACT

A waterproofed fabric and a sealing tape for a waterproofed fabric each include a waterproof layer, a resin composition containing spherical particles with a specified particle size laminated to the waterproof layer. A waterproof article of clothing uses the fabric and the sealing tape. The article has a waterproof property, is very comfortable to wear, inexpensive, and light in weight.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to a waterproofed fabric which is suitablefor use in sports clothes, rain wear, and so forth, and is comfortableto wear, a sealing tape for use with the waterproofed fabric, and awaterproof article of clothing using the same.

BACKGROUND ART

Referring to waterproofed fabrics, for example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,429,000and DE02948892 each discloses a method of coating a polyurethanesolution onto a fabric, the solution being prepared by dissolving apolyurethane resin into a water-soluble solvent, and wet-gelling thepolyurethane resin. In these patent specifications, so-calledmoisture-permeable waterproof fabrics are disclosed. When water issubstituted for the solvent, a porous polyurethane film is formed on thefabric. This film is impermeable to water such as rain water or thelike, and is permeable to moisture (steam). The moisture-permeablewaterproof fabric can be used to form a waterproof article of clothing.

However, the porous polyurethane film disclosed in U.S. Pat. No.4,429,000 and DE02948892 has problems in that the polyurethane filmbecomes sticky to the touch once dew drops are generated on the surfaceof the porous film and inside thereof, that is, the film is remarkablyuncomfortable to wear.

Moreover, there is a known method in which a hydrophilic resin is usedto absorb drops of sweat. However, the fabric has defects in that oncethe fabric absorbs water, it is difficult to remove the water, and theresin surface becomes sticky to the touch.

To eliminate this uncomfortable feel when wearing, that is, the stickytouch and the tackiness, various methods are known, in which a so-calledthree layer structure containing a knitted fabric or the like bonded tothe surface of the film is formed, and a liner is used, and so forth.However, these methods are expensive.

Referring to conventional sealing tapes for use with waterproofedfabrics, for example, a hot melt layer is laminated directly onto awaterproof resin layer. However, the sealing tape feels/unpleasant tothe touch. To improve this unpleasant feel to the touch, for example, afabric is laminated onto the other surface of the hot melt layer.However, the production process becomes more complicated, and the tapebecomes expensive, due to the lamination of the fabric.

DISCLOSURE OF INVENTION

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a novelwaterproofed fabric which is waterproof, and moreover, is comfortable towear, a sealing tape for use with the waterproofed fabric, and toprovide a waterproof article of clothing using them, in which no lineris used, and which may have a two layer structure without need ofproviding a three layer structure, and is comfortable to wear.

As a result of the intensive investigation by the inventors, it has beenfound that a waterproofed fabric and a sealing tape for use with thewaterproofed fabric, each having a low sliding friction at the surfaceand being comfortable to the touch, can be provided by lamination of aresin containing spherical particles onto a waterproof layer. Moreover,it has been found that the waterproof article of the present inventionusing the waterproofed fabric and the sealing tape of the presentinvention feels dry to the touch without sticky and tacky feel, even ifthe article does not have a three layer structure but a two layerstructure, and no liner is used for the article.

That is, in the waterproofed fabric of the present invention, awaterproof layer is provided on one side of a fabric, and a resincomposition is laminated to the waterproof layer, the resin compositioncontaining 20 to 200 parts by weight of spherical particles with anaverage particle size of 5 to 200 μm dispersed in 100 parts by weight ofthe total-resin of the composition.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

As a fabric for use in the waterproofed fabric of the present invention,any fabric may be employed, provided that it is suitable for its usesand so forth. For example, synthetic fibers of polyester, nylon, or thelike, semi-synthetic fibers of acetate or the like, and natural fiberssuch as cotton, hemp, and wool may be used singly or as a mixture of atleast two of these fibers. The form of the fabric is not particularlylimited. For example, woven fabrics, knitted fabrics, non-woven fabrics,and so forth may be used.

As a component for forming the waterproof layer, a resin is used.Examples of the resin include polyurethane resins of a polyestercopolymer type, a polyether copolymer type, and a polycarbonatecopolymer type, polyurethane resins copolymerized with silicone,fluorine, amino acids, or the like, acrylic resins, synthetic rubbers,vinyl resins such as polyvinylchloride, and so forth may be used.Preferably, the polyurethane resins are employed.

To make the waterproofed fabric of the present inventionmoisture-permeable, a moisture-permeable polyurethane resin ispreferably used as the resin.

In preferred forms of the present invention, the waterproof layer is amicro-porous film made of a polyurethane resin, a non-porous film madeof a polyurethane resin, or a laminate of the non-porous film made ofthe polyurethane resin and the micro-porous film made of thepolyurethane resin. In this case, the polyurethane resins for themicro-porous film and the non-porous film may have the same compositionor different compositions.

Preferred forms of the waterproof layer include the following films (1)and (2).

(1) A micro-porous film made of a polyurethane resin or containing apolyurethane resin as a major component.

(2) A non-porous film made of a moisture-permeable polyurethane resin orcontaining a moisture-permeable polyurethane resin.

In a preferred form, the non-porous film made of the moisture-permeablepolyurethane resin is further laminated onto a micro-porous film such asthe aforementioned film (1).

In the waterproofed fabric of the present invention, a resin compositioncontaining 20 to 200 parts by weight of spherical particles with anaverage particle size of 5 to 200 μm dispersed in 100 parts by weight ofthe total resin of the composition is laminated onto the waterprooflayer.

The resin in which the spherical particles are dispersed is notparticularly limited. For example, polyurethane resins, acrylic resins,vinyl type resins, and so forth may be used. Preferably, thepolyurethane resins are employed.

The particles to be dispersed are required to be spherical. The term“spherical particles” means that a particle having an acute angle suchas a needle-like particle or a broken piece-shaped particle is notcontained in the spherical particles. Specifically, the amount ofparticles each having a protuberance of which the size is larger thanthe-diameter of the largest possible sphere which can be imaginarilycontained in the particle is less than 5 percent by weight. If particleshaving acute angles are used, they cause a sticky touch, and thelaminated resin composition is not smooth and dry to the touch.

Moreover, it is required that the average particle size is set to be inthe range of from 5 μm to 200 μm, and the amount of the particles is setto be in the range of from 20 to 200 parts by weight based on 100 partsby weight of the total resin in which the-particles are dispersed. Ifthe average particle size is less than 5 μm, a dry touch cannot beobtained due to the excessively small size. On the other hand, if thesize exceeds 200 μm, the touch of the laminated resin compositionundesirably becomes considerably rough. Furthermore, if the amount ofthe particles is less than 20 parts by weight, a smooth touch cannot beobtained, due to the excessively small amount of particles. If theamount exceeds 200 parts by weight, undesirably, the effects of theadded particles will peak out, and moreover, the particles will bereleased in remarkable amounts by laundering and so forth.

Preferably, the weight distribution of the spherical particles has atleast two peaks. More preferably, at least two types of particles ofwhich the weight distributions are substantially normal (each weightdistribution has one peak) are mixed. When the spherical particles ofwhich the weight distribution has at least two peaks are used,dispersion of the particles into the resin composition can be evenlyachieved. As to the effects of the spherical particles, the resincomposition becomes drier to the touch, due to the spherical particleshaving a relatively large particle size, while a reduction of thecoefficient of friction is caused by the spherical particles having arelatively small particle size. Thus, a waterproofed fabric which is notrough to the touch, and is comfortable to wear can be obtained.

The composition of the spherical particles is not particularly limited.Preferably, the spherical particles are insoluble in or can be lessswelled with solvents or water used in the process in which a resin forthe waterproof layer is dissolved and coated and with solvents used indry-cleaning. The spherical particles, if they are soluble in or arehighly capable of being swelled with water, will be removed by sweat orduring washing. Moreover, the spherical particles, if they are solublein or are capable of being swelled with solvents such as dimethylformamide and methyl ethyl ketone, which are generally used when theresin composition is made liquid, will be dissolved or swelled when thespherical particles are compounded with the resin. Thus, in some cases,the object of the present invention cannot be achieved. Furthermore, ifthe spherical particles are soluble in petroleum type solvents or othersolvents such as perchloroethylene, the launderability of the fabricwill be reduced.

Examples of compounds which are preferably used for the sphericalparticles include acrylic resins, resins mainly containing an acryliccomponent, polyethylene resins, polyproplylene resins, polyester resins,nylon resins, and so forth. Of these resins, the acrylic resins andresins mainly containing an acrylic component are especially preferable.These resins are characteristic in that they are superior indispersability, the spherical particles made of these resins have novoids, and thus, have less danger of being broken, and the resins arehighly transparent and have a high coloring property.

The method of dispersing the spherical particles in the resin is notparticularly limited. By a preferable method, the-spherical particlesand the resin are mixed with each other using a solvent which is capableof dissolving the resin and moreover, is incapable of swelling thespherical particles. The solvent for the mixing is not particularlylimited. Preferably, dimethyl formamide and methyl ethyl ketone areused.

The resin composition containing the spherical particles dispersedtherein is laminated to the whole or a part of the surface of thewaterproof layer. When the composition is laminated to the wholesurface, the touch can be effectively improved, due to the presence ofthe spherical particles.

It is preferable to partially laminate the resin composition, dependingon uses of the fabric. That is, in the case in which the resincomposition is partially laminated and the waterproof layer ismoisture-permeable, the fabric is comfortable to wear, due to themoisture-permeability. Moreover, advantageously, the fabric isinexpensive. From these standpoints, preferably, the resin compositionis partially laminated in a dot, grated, or linear pattern. Mostpreferably, the composition is laminated in a dot and/or linear pattern.

Preferably, both of the average coefficients of friction (MIU) in thewarp and weft directions of the surface of the laminated resincomposition, measured by the KES method, are up to 0.8. By setting theMIU to be up to 0.8, the waterproofed fabric can be made comfortable towear, due to the low frictional resistance. In addition, frictionaldamage to the surface of the waterproof layer, which reduces thewaterproof property, can be prevented. More preferably, the averagecoefficients (MIU) are also maintained at up to 0.8 after laundering.

Preferably, the waterproofed fabric of the present invention has a waterpressure resistance of 10 kPa or higher from the standpoint of apractically required waterproof property.

Also, the waterproofed fabric of the present invention preferably has amoisture permeability of 2,500 g/m²·hr or higher. By satisfying thismoisture permeability requirement, the fabric can be made less damp whenwearing. The moisture permeability in this patent specification ismeasured according to JIS Standard (Japanese Industrial Standard)L-1099, Method A-1. The moisture permeability, which is measuredaccording to JIS standard L-1099, Method B-1, is preferably 4,000g/m²·hr or higher.

Next, preferable forms of a method of producing the waterproofed fabricof the present invention will be described below.

A method of laminating the waterproof layer to a fabric is notparticularly limited. For example, the following may be employed: theresin composition dissolved in a solvent is coated onto a fabric; andthe waterproof layer, which is formed by coating or the like on releasepaper, is bonded to a fabric in a dot pattern or to the whole surface ofa fabric by use of an adhesive, and then, the release paper is peeledaway.

In particular, to produce the moisture-permeable waterproof layer asdescribed above, the following methods (3) and (4) are preferablyemployed.

(3) A polyurethane solution, which is prepared by dissolving apolyurethane resin or a resin containing a Polyurethane resin as a majorcomponent in a water-soluble solvent, is coated onto a fabric andwet-gelled, whereby a micro-porous film which is moisture-permeable andalso waterproof is obtained.

(4) A moisture-permeable polyurethane resin or a resin containing amoisture-permeable polyurethane resin is coated onto a fabric and dried,whereby a nonporous film which is moisture-permeable and also waterproofis obtained.

To laminate the waterproof layer, various methods such as knife-coating,knife-over-roll coating, reverse roll coating, and so forth may beapplied.

To laminate the resin composition containing the spherical particlesdispersed therein, for example, a coating method may be applied. Variouscoating methods such as gravure coating, knife coating, knife-over-rollcoating, and reverse roll coating may be used. Of these coating methods,one using a-gravure coating system is most suitable to uniformlydisperse the spherical particles.

If the design of the laminated resin composition is to be emphasized,needless to say, pigments or the like may be incorporated into the resincomposition, the resin composition may be coated in a pattern, andmulti-color, multi-step coating may be employed.

Hereinafter, the sealing tape for a waterproofed fabric in accordancewith the present invention will be described.

The sealing tape for the waterproofed fabric of the present inventioncomprises a waterproof layer formed on one side of a fabric, a resincomposition containing 20 to 200 parts by weight of spherical particleswith an average particle size of 5 μm to 200 μm dispersed in 100 partsby weight of resin and laminated to the waterproof layer, and a hot meltlayer laminated to the other side of the fabric.

In a preferred form of the sealing tape, the sealing tape comprises awaterproof layer, a resin composition containing 20 to 200 parts byweight of spherical particles with an average particle size of 5 μm to200 μm dispersed in 100 parts by weight of a resin and laminated to oneside of the waterproof layer, and a hot melt layer laminated to theother side of the waterproof layer.

In the sealing tape for the waterproofed fabric in accordance with thepresent invention, a fabric may be used for reinforcement or the like ofthe base material of the tape, if necessary. When a fabric is used forreinforcement of the base material, for example, synthetic fibers ofpolyester, nylon, and the like, semi-synthetic fibers of acetate and thelike, and natural fibers of cotton, hemp, wool, and the like may be usedsingly or as a mixture of at least two kinds of them. No particularrestrictions are imposed on the shape and size of the fabric. Forexample, woven fabrics, knitted fabrics, non-woven fabrics, and so forthmay be used.

When a fabric is used as the base material, the strength of the sealingtape is enhanced. However, the feel becomes stiff to some degree. Thus,it is preferable to select a pliable fabric. Specifically, a fabric madeof fibers with a size of up to 55 dtex is preferable. More preferably, afabric made of fibers with a size of up to 44 dtex is used.

Most preferably, in the sealing tape for the waterproofed fabric, nofabric is used, a resin containing spherical particles dispersed thereinis laminated to a waterproof layer, and a hot melt resin is laminated tothe other side of the waterproof layer. In this case, the waterprooflayer is made of a resin.

Examples of the resin for forming the waterproof layer includepolyurethane resins of a polyester copolymer type, a polyether copolymertype, and a polycarbonate copolymer type, polyurethane resinscopolymerized with silicone, fluorine, amino acids, or the like,polyester type resins, acrylic resins, synthetic rubbers, vinyl typeresins such as polyvinylchloride, and so forth may be used. Thepolyurethane resins are preferable.

To make the sealing tape for the waterproofed fabric moisture-permeableaccording to the present invention, a moisture-permeable polyurethaneresin is preferably used as the resin. A micro-porous film made of apolyurethane resin, a nonporous film made of a polyurethane resin, and alaminate of the micro-porous film made of the polyurethane resin and thenonporous film made of the polyurethane resin are preferable forms ofthe waterproof layer. In this case, the polyurethane resins for themicro-porous film and the non-porous film may have the same or differentcompositions.

Preferred forms of the waterproof layer include the following films (5)and (6).

(5) A micro-porous film made of a polyurethane resin or a resincontaining the polyurethane resin as a major component.

(6) A nonporous film made of a moisture-permeable polyurethane resin ora resin containing the moisture-permeable polyurethane resin as a majorcomponent.

In addition, a laminate of the micro-porous film of Article (5) and thenonporous film made of the moisture-permeable polyurethane resin is apreferable form of the waterproof layer.

The sealing tape of the present invention contains a hot melt layer onone side thereof, and a resin having spherical particles dispersedtherein laminated on the other side thereof.

No particular restrictions are imposed on the method of laminating theresin containing the spherical particles. For example, a resincomposition containing particles dispersed therein may be coated ontothe waterproof layer as in the case of the above-described waterproofedfabric.

The method of forming the waterproof layer is not particularlyrestricted. In the case where no fabric is used, a solution containing aresin for constituting the waterproof layer may be coated onto releasepaper or a release fabric, for example.

In the case where a fabric is used, for example, a method of coating asolution containing a resin for constituting the waterproof layer ontothe fabric, and a method of forming the waterproof layer on releasepaper or the like by coating, bonding the waterproof layer to the fabricin a dot pattern or to the whole surface of the fabric by use of anadhesive, and removing the release paper, and so forth may be employed.

In particular, to form the moisture-permeable waterproof layer asdescribed above, the following methods (7) and (8) are preferablyemployed.

(7) A polyurethane solution, which is prepared by dissolving apolyurethane resin or a resin containing the polyurethane resin as amajor component in a water-soluble solvent, is coated onto a fabric andwet-gelled, whereby a micro-porous film which is moisture-permeable andwaterproof is formed.

(8) A moisture-permeable polyurethane resin or a resin containing themoisture-permeable polyurethane resin is coated onto a fabric and dried,whereby a nonporous film which is moisture-permeable and waterproof isformed.

Referring to a method of laminating the waterproof layer, for example,various coating methods such as knife-coating, knife-over-roll coating,reverse roll coating, and so forth may be applied.

Referring to a method of laminating the resin composition containing thespherical particles dispersed therein, coating may be employed. Variouscoating methods such as gravure coating, knife coating, knife-over-rollcoating, reverse roll coating, and so forth may be used. Of thesemethods, one using a gravure coating system is most suitable touniformly disperse the spherical particles, and is most preferred.

When the design of the sealing tape is to be emphasized, needless tosay, the following may be employed: pigments or the like may beincorporated into-the resin composition; the resin composition is coatedin a pattern; and multi-color, multi-step coating is carried out.

Moreover, the sealing tape for the waterproofed fabric in accordancewith the present invention contains the hot melt layer which is on theopposite side to the tape where the resin composition containing thespherical particles dispersed therein is laminated as described above.

No particular restrictions are imposed on the resin for forming the hotmelt layer. A urethane resin is preferable from the standpoint ofpliability, adhesive property, processability, and cost.

The sealing tape for the waterproofed fabric, when it is applied, isplaced over a seam of the waterproofed fabric, and the hot melt layer isheat-melted. By using the sealing tape of the present invention, thewaterproof property of the seam can be ensured.

No particular restrictions are imposed on the method of forming the hotmelt layer. For example, the following method may be employed. A hotmelt resin (for example, polyester type polyurethane, flow-start pointof 100° C.) is previously heated to a temperature higher than theflow-start point to be fluidized, and, the fluidized hot melt resin isapplied onto release paper EV130TPD (manufactured by LintechCorporation) by means of a knife-over-roll coating machine to form a hotmelt film with a thickness of 100 μM.

In the case where a fabric is used in the sealing tape for use with thewaterproofed fabric according to the present invention, the followingmethod may be employed, but is not restrictive. The hot melt film isoverlaid on and laminated to the surface of the fabric at a temperatureof 120° C., a linear pressure of 30 N/cm, and a velocity of 20 m/minuteby means of a hot laminating machine. After cooling, the release paperis peeled away to obtain a sealing tape sheet useful for thewaterproofed fabric. Subsequently, the sheet is cut so as to have adesired width by means of a slit cutter.

A waterproof article of clothing in accordance with the presentinvention uses the waterproofed fabric of the present invention and/orthe sealing tape for the waterproofed fabric of the present invention.

In another waterproof article of clothing in accordance with the presentinvention, the sealing tape for the waterproofed fabric is melted andbonded so as to cover a seam of the waterproofed fabric.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail withreference to examples. The respective properties described in theexamples were determined as follows.

(A) Water Pressure Resistance

The water pressure resistance is measured according to JIS StandardL-1092.

For samples having large elongation ratios, various types of white clothhaving nylon attached thereto, which are used for measurement of colorfastness and specified by the JIS Standard, are overlaid on the samplesand measured.

(B) Moisture Permeability

The moisture permeability is measured according to JIS Standard L-1099(A-1 and B-1)

(C) Average Frictional Coefficient (MIU) by the KES Method

C-1 Evaluation of Film Surface

The film surface is measured by means of KES-FB4 manufactured by KATOTECH Co. A sample with a size of 20 cm×20 cm, provided with yarns passedtherethrough, is placed on the smooth surface of a metal. A contactingdevice is placed on the film surface of the sample under pressure of aload of 50 gf. The device comprises ten piano wires with a diameter of0.5 mm arranged perpendicularly to the direction in which the sample isto be moved, and has a friction surface size of 5 mm×5 mm. The frictionresistance of the sample is measured as follows. A uniaxial tension of19.6 cN/cm is applied to the sample so that the sample is horizontallymoved a distance of 2 cm at a velocity of 0.1 cm/sec. The averagefriction coefficient (MIU) is calculated using the measured frictionresistance. The MIU can be determined according to the equationdescribed later (in Clause C-2).

C-2 Evaluation of Sealing Tape

A sample is prepared by bonding the sealing tape to the film surface ofa urethane coated article with a size of 20 cm×20 cm at 160° C. by meansof an iron. The contacting device is placed on the surface of thesealing tape under pressure of a load of 50 gf. The MIU is determined ina manner similar to that in Clause C-1.

MIU=(1/X)∫₀ ^(x) μdx

in which μ is a frictional force/a pressing force against a sample (50gf),

x is a movement distance (2 cm), and

∫₀ ^(x) is an integral function (0 is a starting position, and x is anend position).

(D) Touch

For evaluation of the touch of a sample, the flat of a person's hand,the back of the hand, and the skin of the, upper arm are made to touchthe surface of the sample. The evaluation results are expressed asfollows.

very good: dry to the touch with no tackiness

good: dry to the touch almost without tackiness

poor: slightly tacky to the touch

very poor: tacky to the touch

Samples which are assessed as “very good” and “good” are acceptable.

(E) Launderability

The launderability is evaluated according to JIS Standard L-0217, Method(Number) 103.

EXAMPLE 1

A nylon taffeta fabric made of 77 dtex nylon filament yarns was dippedin an aq. dispersion liquid containing 3% by weight of ASAHI GUARD AG710(manufactured by MEISEI CHEMICAL WORKS. LTD.), which is a fluorine-typewater repellent, picked up at a pickup of 40%, and dried andheat-treated at 130° C. for 30 seconds by means of a heat settingmachine.

Subsequently, a polyurethane solution having a composition of Formula 1described later was applied at a ratio of 130 g/m² by means of aknife-over-roll coating machine, and dipped in a bath of an aq. solutioncontaining 10% by weight of dimethyl formamide at 30° C. for 3 minutes,so that the polyurethane coating solution was wet-coagulated. Then, thetaffeta fabric sample was rinsed with hot water at 80° C. for 10minutes, and dried with hot air at 140° C. Thus, a micro-porous filmproduct (a fabric having a waterproof layer) was obtained.

Subsequently, a polyurethane solution having the composition of Formula2 described below was applied on the micro-porous film by means of agravure coating machine (32 mesh, an open free area of 50%), dried withhot air at 80° C., and further heat-treated at 160° C. for 3 minutes.Thus, a waterproofed fabric according to the present invention havingthe resin layer containing the spherical particles and laminated on oneside of the fabric was obtained. The water pressure resistance and themoisture permeability of the obtained fabric and the average frictionalcoefficient (MIU) of the film surface were measured. The feel of thefabric was evaluated by touch (initial and after 10 times oflaundering). Table 1 shows the results.

(Formula 1)

CRISVON 8166: 100 parts by weight (manufactured by Dainippon Ink &Chemicals, Incorporated., polyester type polyurethane)

BURNOCK D 500: 1 part by weight (manufactured by Dainippon Ink &Chemicals, Incorporated., block isocyanate) SYLISIA # 350: 5 parts byweight (manufactured by Fuji-Davison Chemical Ltd., porous silica gel)dimethyl formamide: 50 parts by weight

(Formula 2)

HI-MUREN Y-262: 100 parts by weight (manufactured by Dainichiseika Color& Chemicals Mfg. Co., Ltd., polyether type polyurethane, moisturepermeability (A-1) at a thickness of 12 μm of 5,500 g/m²·hr)

crosslinked acrylic particles A: 15 parts by weight (average particlesize of 28 μm, particle size of 5 to 50 μm)

crosslinked acrylic particles B: 15 parts by weight (average particlesize of 40 μm, particle size of 10 to 80 μm)

methyl ethyl ketone: 75 parts by weight

toluene: 75 parts by weight

EXAMPLE 2

A polyurethane solution having the composition of Formula 3 describedbelow was applied to the micro-porous film obtained according to thesame formula as that in Example 1 by means of a knife-over-roll coatingmachine with a clearance of 50 μm, and dried with hot air at 80° C., sothat a waterproofed film product (the fabric having the waterprooflayer) containing the non-porous film laminated to the micro-porous filmwas obtained.

Subsequently, the polyurethane solution having the composition of theaforementioned Formula 2 was coated onto the non-porous film by means ofa gravure coating machine (32 mesh, an open free area of 50%), driedwith hot air at 80° C., and further heat-treated at 160° C. for 3minutes. Thus, a waterproofed fabric according to the present inventionhaving the resin layer containing the spherical particles and laminatedon one side of the fabric was obtained. The water pressure resistanceand the average coefficient of friction (MIU) of the surface of theobtained fabric were measured. The feel of the fabric was evaluated bytouch (initial and after 10 times of laundering). Table 1 shows theresults.

(Formula 3)

HI-MUREN Y-262: 100 parts by weight (manufactured by Dainichiseika Color& Chemicals Mfg. Co., Ltd., polyether type polyurethane, moisturepermeability (A-1) at a thickness of 12 μm of 5,500 g/m²·hr)

methyl ethyl ketone: 25 parts by weight

toluene: 25 parts by weight

EXAMPLE 3

A nylon taffeta fabric as a base fabric was water-repellent-finishedusing the same formula as described in Example 1.

Subsequently, a polyurethane solution having the composition of Formula4 was applied by means of a knife-over-roll coating machine at aclearance of 200 μm, and dried with hot air at 80° C. Thereafter, thepolyurethane solution having the composition of Formula 3 was appliedusing a clearance of 5 μm by means of a knife-over-roll coating machine,and dried with hot air at 80° C. Thus, a nonporous film-containing,moisture-permeable waterproofed product was obtained.

Subsequently, the polyurethane solution having the composition ofFormula 2 was applied onto the non-porous film by means of a gravurecoating machine (32 mesh, an open free area of 50%), dried with hot airat 80° C., and further heat-treated at 160° C. for 3 minutes. Thus, awaterproofed fabric having the resin layer containing the sphericalparticles formed on one side of the fabric according to the presentinvention was obtained. The water pressure resistance and the averagecoefficient of friction (MIU) of the surface of the obtained fabric weremeasured. The feel of the fabric was evaluated by touch (initial andafter 10 times of laundering). Table 1 shows the results.

(Formula 4)

HI-MURENE Y-265: 100 parts by weight (manufactured by Dainichseika Color& Chemicals MFG. Co., Ltd., polyether type polyurethane, a moisturepermeability (A-1) at a thickness of 12 μm of 6,300 g/m²·hr)

RESAMINE X-100 crosslinking agent: 1 part by weight (manufactured byDainichseika Color & Chemicals MFG. Co., Ltd., isocyanate typecrosslinking agent)

methyl ethyl ketone: 25 parts by weight

toluene: 25 parts by weight

EXAMPLE 4

A polyester-taffeta fabric made of 83 dtex polyester filament yarns waswater-repellent-finished by use of a fluorine type water-repellent.Specifically, the taffeta fabric was dipped in an aq. dispersioncontaining 3% by weight of ASAHI GUARD AG710 (manufactured by MEISEICHEMICAL WORKS, LTD.), which is a fluorine-type water repellent, pickedup at a pickup of 40%, and dried and heat-treated at 130° C. for 30seconds by means of a heat setting machine. Thus, a release fabric wasformed.

A polyurethane solution having the composition of Formula 1 was appliedonto the release fabric at a coating amount of 130 g/m² by means of aknife-over-roll coating machine, and dipped in a bath of an aq. solutioncontaining 10% by weight of dimethyl formamide as a coagulating liquidat 30° C. for 3 minutes, so that the polyurethane coating liquid waswet-coagulated. Then, the coated, coagulated polyurethane was rinsedwith hot water at a temperature of 80° C. for 10 minutes, and dried withhot air at 140° C. Thus, a micro-porous film waterproof layer was formedon the release fabric.

Next, the polyurethane solution having the composition of Formula 2 wasapplied on the micro-porous film by means of a gravure coating machine(32 mesh, an open free area of 50%), dried with hot air at 80° C., andfurther heat-treated at 160° C. for 3 minutes. Thus, the waterprooflayer having the resin layer containing the spherical particles andlaminated on one side of the fabric was obtained.

Next, a polyurethane hot melt solution having the composition of Formula5 and previously heated at a temperature higher than the flow-startpoint to be fluidized was applied onto release paper EV130TPD(manufactured by Lintech Corporation) by means of a knife-over-rollcoating machine to form a hot melt layer with a thickness of 100 μm.

Moreover, the aforementioned waterproof layer was released from therelease fabric. The release surface of the waterproof layer was overlaidon the hot melt layer and laminated thereto at a temperature of 120° C.,a linear pressure of 30 N/cm, and a velocity of 20 m/minute by means ofa hot laminating machine. After cooling, the release paper was peeledaway. Thus, a sealing tape sheet for the waterproofed fabric wasobtained. Subsequently, the sheet was cut to a width of 2.5 cm by meansof a slit cutter to obtain a sealing tape. The water pressure resistanceand the average coefficient of friction (MIU) of the surface of thesealing tape sheet before the cutting were measured. The feel of thesheet was evaluated by touch (initial and after 10 times of laundering).Table 1 shows the results.

(Formula 5)

A hot melt resin 100 parts by weight (polyester type polyurethane, aflow-start point of 100° C.)

EXAMPLE 5

The polyurethane solution having the composition of Formula 4 wasapplied onto a micro-porous film waterproof layer on a release fabric,obtained using the same formula as described in Example 4, by means of aknife-over-roll coating machine at a clearance 50 μm, and then driedwith hot air at 80° C. Thus, a waterproof layer in which the non-porousfilm was laminated to the micro-porous film was obtained.

Subsequently, a polyurethane solution having the composition of theaforementioned Formula 2 was applied on the non-porous film by means ofa gravure coating machine (32 mesh, an open free of 50%), dried with hotair at 80° C., and further heat-treated at 160° C. for 3 minutes. Thus,the waterproof layer having the resin layer containing the sphericalparticles and laminated to one side thereof was obtained.

Then, a hot melt layer was formed on the other surface of the waterprooflayer in a manner similar to that in Example 4. Thereafter, thewaterproof layer was peeled away from the release fabric. The releasesurface of the waterproof layer was laminated to the hot melt layer in amanner similar to that in Example 4. Thus, a sealing tape sheet for thewaterproofed fabric was obtained.

Thereafter, the sheet was cut to a width of 2.5 cm by means of a slitcutter to obtain a sealing tape for the waterproofed fabric. The waterpressure resistance and the average coefficient of friction (MIU) of thesurface of the sealing tape sheet before the cutting were measured. Thefeel of the sheet was evaluated by touch (initial and after 10 times oflaundering). Table 1 shows the results.

EXAMPLE 6

A polyurethane solution having the composition of the aforementionedFormula 4 was applied onto release paper EV130TPD (manufactured byLintech Corporation) by means of a knife-over-roll coating machine at aclearance of 200 μm, and then dried with hot air at a temperature of 80°C. Furthermore, a polyurethane solution having the composition of theaforementioned Formula 3 was applied thereon by means of aknife-over-roll coating machine to a thickness of 50 μm, and dried withhot air at a temperature of 80° C. Thus, a non-porous, waterproof layerwas formed on the release paper.

Next, a polyurethane solution having the composition of theaforementioned Formula 2 was applied on the non-porous, waterproof filmby means of a gravure coating machine (32 mesh, an open free area of50%), dried with hot air at 80° C., and further heat-treated at 160° C.for 3 minutes. Thus, the waterproof layer having the resin layercontaining the spherical particles and laminated on one side thereof wasobtained.

Next, a hot melt layer was laminated in a manner similar to that inExample 4. Subsequently, the waterproof layer was removed from therelease fabric. The release surface of the waterproof layer waslaminated to the hot melt layer in a manner similar to that in Example4. Thus, a sealing tape sheet for the waterproofed fabric was obtained.

Subsequently, the sheet was cut to a width of 2.5 cm by means of a slitcutter to obtain a sealing tape for the waterproofed fabric.

The water pressure resistance and the average coefficient of friction(MIU) of the surface of the sealing tape sheet before the cutting weremeasured. The feel of the sheet was evaluated by touch (initial andafter 10 times of laundering). Table 1 shows the results.

EXAMPLE 7

A nylon taffeta fabric made of 33 dtex nylon filament yarns waswater-repellent-finished by use of a fluorine type water repellent.Specifically, the taffeta fabric was dipped in an aq. dispersioncontaining 3% by weight of Asahi Guard AG 710 (manufactured by MEISEICHEMICAL WORKS, LTD.), picked up at a pickup of 40%, and dried andheat-treated at 130° C. for 30 seconds by means of a heat settingmachine.

Next, a polyurethane solution having the composition of theaforementioned Formula 1 was applied at a coating amount of 130 g/m bymeans of a knife-over-roll coating machine, dipped in a bath of an aq.solution containing 10% by weight of dimethyl formamide at 30° C. for 3minutes, so that the polyurethane coating liquid was wet-coagulated.Then, the taffeta fabric was rinsed with hot water at 80° C. for 10minutes, and dried at 140° C. with hot air. Thus, a micro-porous filmproduct was obtained.

Next, a polyurethane solution having the composition of theaforementioned Formula 2 was applied on the micro-porous film by meansof a gravure coating machine (32 mesh, an open free area of 50%), driedwith hot air at 80° C., and further heat-treated at 160° C. for 3minutes. Thus, a micro-porous film product having the resin layercontaining spherical Particles and laminated on one side thereof wasobtained.

Subsequently, a hot melt layer was laminated to the fabric surface ofthe micro-porous film product in a manner similar to that in Example 4.The lamination conditions for the hot laminating machine were atemperature of 120° C., a linear pressure of 30 N/cm, and a velocity of20 m/minute. After cooling, the release paper was peeled away. Thus, asealing tape sheet for the waterproofed fabric was obtained.

Next, the sheet was cut to a width of 2.5 cm by means of a slit cutterto obtain a sealing tape for the waterproofed fabric.

The water pressure resistance and the average coefficient of friction(MIU) of the surface of the sealing tape sheet before the cutting weremeasured. The feel of the sheet was evaluated by touch (initial andafter 10 times of laundering). Table 1 shows the results.

EXAMPLE 8

A waterproof article of clothing was produced by sewing the waterproofedfabric obtained in Example 1 using no lining cloth. In this case, thesealing tape obtained in Example 4 was placed over a seam of the fabric,and was melt-bonded thereto so that the seam was sealed.

The article of clothing was comfortable to wear, although no back clothwas used in the article. No reduction of the waterproof property, whichmight be caused by wearing-abrasion of the film surface, was observed.Moreover, no reduction of the waterproof property was caused bylaundering, and also, no leakage of water was observed, when the articleof clothing was worn in rainy weather.

COMPARATIVE EXAMPLE 1

A micro-porous film was formed on a nylon taffeta base fabric, using thesame formula as employed in Example 1, and heat-treated at 160° C. for 3minutes. Thus, a moisture-permeable, waterproofed fabric was obtained.The water pressure resistance and the average coefficient of friction(MIU) of the surface of the obtained fabric were measured. The feel ofthe fabric was evaluated by touch (initial and after 10 times oflaundering). Table 1 shows the results. For the fabric of thiscomparative example, in which the resin composition containing thespherical particles was not laminated onto the waterproof layer, the MIUwas large, and the feel was inferior.

COMPARATIVE EXAMPLE 2

A polyurethane solution having the composition of Formula 6 describedbelow was applied on the micro-porous film product using the samecomposition as employed in Example 1 by means of a gravure coatingmachine (32 mesh, an open free area of 50%), dried with hot air at 80°C., and further heat-treated at 160° C. for 3 minutes. Thus, awaterproofed, moisture-permeable fabric was obtained. The water pressureresistance of the obtained fabric and the average frictional coefficient(MIU) of the surface thereof were measured. The feel of the fabric wasevaluated by touch (initial and after 10 times of laundering).

Table 1 shows the results. For the fabric of this comparative example,in which only the resin, not containing spherical particles dispersedtherein, was laminated onto the waterproof layer, the MIU was large, andthe feel was inferior.

(Formula 6)

HI-MUREN Y-262: 100 parts by weight (manufactured by Dainichiseika Color& Chemicals Mfg. Co., Ltd., polyether type polyurethane)

methyl ethyl ketone: 75 parts by weight

toluene: 75 parts by weight

COMPARATIVE EXAMPLE 3

The waterproof film product having the non-porous film laminated ontothe micro-porous film was obtained in the same manner as described inExample 2. This waterproof film product was heat-treated at 160° C. for3 minutes. Thus, a moisture-permeable waterproofed fabric was obtained.The water pressure resistance of the obtained fabric and the averagefrictional coefficient (MIU) of the surface thereof were measured. Thefeel of the fabric was evaluated by touch (initial and after 10 times oflaundering).

Table 1 shows the results. For the fabric of this comparative example,in which the resin composition containing the spherical particlesdispersed therein was not laminated to the waterproof layer, the MIU waslarge, and the feel was inferior.

COMPARATIVE EXAMPLE 4

A triol solution containing 15% by weight of an acrylic ester copolymerand 3% by weight of a trimethylol propane—hexamethylene diisocyanateadduct (molar ratio of 1:3) was applied onto a nylon taffeta fabric madeof 77 dtex nylon filament yarns water-repellent-finished in the samemanner as described in Example 1 by means of a knife-over-roll coatingmachine. The coated taffeta fabric was dried (the solvent was removed),and thereafter, heat-treated at 160° C. for 3 minutes. Thus, awaterproofed fabric was obtained. The water pressure resistance and themean frictional coefficient (MIU) of the surface of the obtained fabricwere measured. The feel of the fabric was evaluated by touch (initialand after 10 times of laundering).

Table 1 shows the results. For the waterproofed fabric of thiscomparative example, in which the resin composition Containing thespherical particles dispersed therein was not laminated to thewaterproof layer, the MIU was large, and the feel was inferior.Moreover, the water-pressure resistance and the moisture permeabilitywere low.

COMPARATIVE EXAMPLE 5

A micro-porous film was prepared in the same manner as described inExample 4, and was further heat-treated at 160° C. for 32 minutes. Thus,a micro-porous waterproof film having the release fabric was obtained.

Thereafter, a hot melt layer was laminated thereto in a manner similarto that in Example 4. That is, the waterproof surface of themicro-porous, waterproof film formed on the above-described releasefabric and the hot melt film were laminated to each other in the samemanner as described in Example 4. The release fabric was peeled away.Thus, a sealing tape sheet for the waterproofed fabric was obtained.

Subsequently, the sheet was cut to-a width of 2.5 cm by means of a slitcutter to obtain a sealing tape for the waterproofed fabric.

The water pressure resistance and the average frictional coefficient(MIU) of the surface of the sealing tape sheet before the cutting weremeasured. The feel of the sheet was evaluated by touch (initial andafter 10 times of laundering).

Table 1 shows the results. For the sealing tape of this comparativeexample, in which the resin composition containing the sphericalparticles was not laminated to the one side of the waterproof layer, theMIU was large, and the feel was inferior.

COMPRATIVE EXAMPLE 6

A micro-porous waterproof film product having a release fabric wasobtained in the same manner as employed in Example 4. A polyurethanesolution having the aforementioned composition of Formula 6 was appliedon the micro-porous film by means of a gravure coating machine (32 mesh,an open free area of 50%), dried with hot air at 80° C., and furtherheat-treated at 160° C. for 3 minutes. Thus, a waterproofed fabric wasobtained.

Thereafter, a hot melt layer was laminated thereto in a mannersimilar-to that in Example 4. That is, the fabric-side surface of thewaterproof film and the hot melt layer were laminated to each other inthe same manner as described in Example 4. Thus, a sealing tape sheetfor the waterproofed fabric was obtained.

Subsequently, the sheet was cut to a width of 2.5 cm by means of a slitcutter to obtain a sealing tape for the waterproofed fabric.

The water pressure resistance and the average frictional coefficient(MIU) of the sealing tape sheet before the cutting were measured. Thefeel of the sheet was evaluated by touch (initial and after 10 times oflaundering).

Table 1 shows the results. For the sealing tape of this comparativeexample, in which only the resin not containing the spherical particlesdispersed therein was laminated to the waterproof layer, the MIU waslarge, and the feel was inferior.

COMPARATIVE EXAMPLE 7

A hot melt layer was laminated, in the same manner as in Example 4, tothe waterproof layer which was released from the waterproof film productcomprising the non-porous film laminated to the micro-porous film havingthe release fabric, obtained in the same manner as that in Example 5.Thus, a sealing tape sheet for the waterproofed fabric was obtained.

Thereafter, the sheet was cut to a width of 2.5 cm by means of a slitcutter to obtain a sealing tape for the waterproofed fabric.

The water pressure resistance and the average frictional coefficient(MIU) of the sealing tape sheet before the cutting were measured. Thefeel of the sheet was evaluated by touch (initial and after 10 timeslaundering). Table 1 shows the results. For the sealing tape of thiscomparative example, in which the resin composition having the sphericalparticles dispersed therein is not laminated to the one side of thewaterproof layer, the MIU was large, and the feel was inferior.

COMPRARATIVE EXAMPLE 8

A triol solution containing 15% by weight of an acrylic ester copolymerand 3% by weight of a trimethylol propane—hexamethylene diisocyanateadduct (a molar ratio of 1:3) was applied onto release paper at acoating amount of 200 g/m² by means of a knife-over-roll coatingmachine, and dried (the solvent was removed). Thus, a non-porous,waterproof film product was obtained.

Hereinafter, the non-porous, waterproof film was released from therelease paper. The hot melt layer was laminated to the release surfacein the same manner as in Example 4. Thus, a sealing tape sheet for thewaterproofed fabric was obtained.

Next, the sheet was cut to a width of 2.5 cm by means of a slit cutterto obtain a sealing tape for the waterproofed fabric.

The water pressure resistance and the average frictional coefficient(MIU) of the sealing tape sheet before the cutting were measured. Thefeel of the sheet was evaluated by touch (initial and after 10 times oflaundering).

Table 1 shows the results. For the sealing tape of this comparativeexample, in which the resin composition containing the sphericalparticles was not laminated to the one side of the waterproof layer, theMIU was large, and the feel was inferior.

COMPARATIVE EXAMPLE 9

The waterproofed fabric obtained in Comparative Example 1 was sewed in awater-tight manner. The sealing tape obtained in Comparative Example 5was placed over the seam and melt-bonded for sealing by means of ataping machine.

This waterproof article of clothing of this comparative example, inwhich the resin composition having the spherical particles dispersedtherein was not laminated to the waterproof layer, was tacky or stickyto the touch, and was uncomfortable to wear. Furthermore, the waterproofproperty of the article of clothing was reduced, due to wearingabrasion. Leakage of water was observed when the article was worn inrainy weather.

TABLE 1 Presence or absence of Presence or Water pressure moisture resinabsence of resistance (kPa) permeability composition spherical Averagefrictional coefficient (MIU) Touch after 10 (g/m² · hr) laminated toparticles in after 10 times after 10 not times not water-proof resin notlaundering laundering not times launder- launder- laundering layercomposition warpwise weftwise warpwise weftwise laundering launderinging ing A-1 B-1 Example 1 laminated contained 0.31 0.30 0.52 0.51 verygood very good 80 70 8,000 10,000 to good Example 2 laminated contained0.33 0.32 0.50 0.53 very good very good 200 180 6,000 9,000 to goodExample 3 laminated contained 0.32 0.29 0.52 0.48 very good very good200 180 3,000 12,000 to good Example 4 laminated contained 0.31 — 0.35 —very good very good 80 70 6,500 8,000 to good Example 5 laminatedcontained 0.32 — 0.35 — very good very good 200 180 4,800 7,000 to goodExample 6 laminated contained 0.32 — 0.34 — very good very good 200 1802,800 10,500 to good Example 7 laminated contained 0.31 — 0.35 — verygood very good 80 70 7,500 9,500 to good Comparative not — 0.91 1.001.22 1.44 poor to poor to 80 70 8,000 10,000 example 1 laminated verypoor very poor Comparative laminated not 0.81 0.88 0.91 0.98 poor topoor to 80 70 8,000 10,000 example 2 contained very poor very poorComparative not — 0.93 1.12 1.31 1.45 very poor very poor 200 180 6,0009,000 example 3 laminated Comparative not — 1.25 1.20 1.31 1.28 verypoor very poor 9 6 1,200 2,300 example 4 laminated Comparative not —0.96 — 1.13 — very poor very poor 80 70 6,800 7,500 example 5 laminatedComparative laminated not 0.84 — 0.91 — poor to very poor 80 70 6,5008,000 example 6 contained very poor Comparative not — 0.93 — 1.21 — verypoor very poor 200 180 5,300 7,500 example 7 laminated Comparative not —1.28 — 1.35 — very poor very poor 200 180 500 1,200 example 8 laminated

Industrial Applicability

According to the present invention, a waterproofed fabric and a sealingtape for the waterproofed fabric, each of which has a reducedcoefficient of sliding friction, is comfortable to wear and less tacky,that is, dry to the touch, can be obtained. Moreover, a waterproofarticle of clothing using the fabric and the tape, which requires noback cloth, can be provided.

According to the present invention, a waterproof article of clothing canbe provided which is not tacky to the touch and is comfortable to wear.For the article of clothing, it does not require a knitted fabric or thelike to be bonded with an adhesive. That is, a three layer structure isnot required for the article. The article of clothing is inexpensive andlight in weight, and can be compactly folded.

In addition, the overall waterproof property of the article of clothinghaving seams can be enhanced by use of the sealing tape for thewaterproofed fabric of the present invention.

Moreover, the patterns on the surfaces of the waterproof layers of thefabric and the sealing tape can be harmonized with each other. Thus, awaterproof article of clothing which is superior in design can beprovided.

What is claimed is:
 1. A waterproofed fabric comprising a base fabric, awaterproof layer on one side of the base fabric, and a resin compositionlaminated onto the waterproof layer, the resin composition comprising100 parts by weight of resin and 20 to 200 parts by weight of sphericalparticles with an average particle size of 5 μm to 200 μm dispersed inthe resin.
 2. A waterproofed fabric according to claim 1, wherein theresin composition is laminated in a dot pattern and/or a linear pattern.3. A waterproofed fabric according to claim 1, wherein the fabric has awater pressure resistance of at least 10 kPa.
 4. A waterproofed fabricaccording to claim 1, wherein the laminated resin composition has anaverage coefficient (MIU) of friction at the surface in the warp andweft directions of up to 0.8 by measurement according to the KES method.5. A waterproofed fabric according to claim 1, wherein the waterprooflayer comprises one of a micro-porous film made of a polyurethane resin,a non-porous film made of a polyurethane resin, and a laminate of thenonporous film made of the polyurethane resin and the micro-porous filmmade of the polyurethane resin.
 6. A waterproofed fabric according toclaim 1, wherein the fabric has a moisture permeability of at least2.500 g/m²·hr.
 7. A waterproofed fabric according to claim 1, whereinthe resin is a moisture-permeable polyurethane resin.
 8. A waterproofedfabric according to claim 1, wherein the spherical particles are made ofan acrylic resin.
 9. A waterproofed fabric according to claim 1, whereinthe spherical particles have a weight distribution having at least twopeaks.
 10. A sealing tape for a waterproofed fabric comprising a basefabric, a waterproof layer formed on one side of the base fabric, and aresin composition laminated onto the waterproof layer, the resincomposition comprising 100 parts by weight of resin and 20 to 200 partsby weight of spherical particles with an average particle size of 5 μmto 200 μm dispersed in the resin and a hot melt layer laminated to theother side of the base fabric.
 11. A sealing tape for a waterproofedfabric comprising a waterproof layer, a resin composition laminated ontoone side of the waterproof layer, the resin composition comprising 100parts by weight of resin and 20 to 200 parts by weight of sphericalparticles with an average particle size of 5 μm to 200 μm dispersed inthe resin and a hot melt layer laminated to the other side of thewaterproof layer.
 12. A sealing tape for a waterproofed fabric accordingto claim 10 or 11, wherein the hot melt layer is made of a polyurethaneresin.
 13. A sealing tape for a waterproofed fabric according to claim10 or 11, wherein the resin composition is laminated in a dot patternand/or a linear pattern.
 14. A sealing tape for a waterproofed fabricaccording to claim 10 or 11, wherein the tape has a water pressureresistance of at least 10 kPa.
 15. A sealing tape for a waterproofedfabric according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the laminated resincomposition has an average coefficient of friction (MIU) in the warpdirection at the surface of up to 0.8 by measurement according to theKES method.
 16. A sealing tape for a waterproofed fabric according toclaim 10 or 11, wherein the laminated resin composition has averagecoefficients of friction (MIU) in the warp and weft directions at thesurface of up to 0.8 by measurement according to the KES method.
 17. Asealing tape for a waterproofed fabric according to claim 10 or 11,wherein the waterproof layer comprises one of a micro-porous film madeof a polyurethane resin, a nonporous film made of a polyurethane resin,and a laminate of the nonporous film made of the polyurethane resin andthe micro-porous film made of the polyurethane resin.
 18. A sealing tapefor a waterproofed fabric according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the resinis a moisture-permeable polyurethane resin.
 19. A sealing tape for awaterproofed fabric according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the sphericalparticles are made of an acrylic resin.
 20. A sealing tape for awaterproofed fabric according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the sphericalparticles have a weight distribution having at least two peaks.
 21. Awaterproof article of clothing comprising: at least one waterproofedfabric comprising a base fabric, a waterproof layer on one side of thebase fabric, and a resin composition laminated onto the waterprooflayer, the resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of resin and20 to 200 parts by weight of spherical particles with an averageparticle size of 5 μm to 200 μm dispersed in the resin and the sealingtape for a waterproofed fabric defined in claim
 10. 22. A waterproofarticle of clothing using the sealing tape for a waterproofed fabricdefined in claim
 11. 23. A waterproof article of clothing comprising: awaterproofed fabric comprising a base fabric, a waterproof layer on oneside of the base fabric, and a resin composition laminated onto thewaterproof layer, the resin composition comprising 100 parts by weightof resin and 20 to 200 parts by weight of spherical particles with anaverage particle size of 5 μm to 200 μm dispersed in the resin or thesealing tape for a waterproofed fabric defined in claim
 11. 24. Awaterproof article of clothing comprising: a sealing tape for awaterproofed fabric comprising a base fabric, a waterproof layer on oneside of the base fabric, and a resin composition laminated onto thewaterproof layer, the resin composition comprising 100 parts by weightof resin and 20 to 200 parts by weight of spherical particles with anaverage particle size of 5 μm to 200 μm dispersed in the resin and thesealing tape for a waterproofed fabric defined in claim
 11. 25. Awaterproof article of clothing comprising: at least one sealing tape fora waterproofed fabric a base fabric, a waterproof layer formed on oneside of the base fabric, and a resin composition laminated onto thewaterproof layer, the resin composition comprising 100 parts by weightof resin and 20 to 200 parts by weight of spherical particles with anaverage particle size of 5 μm to 200 μm dispersed in the resin and a hotmelt layer laminated to the other side of the base fabric and thesealing take for a waterproofed fabric defined in claim 11, wherein thesealing tape is melt-bonded over a seam of the waterproof article.